Visit

Visit SPU, and discover your “aha” moment.

The epiphanies come while sitting in a biology class, talking to current students, attending a chapel service, or watching a theatre production. Maybe you’ll think, “I could see myself here,” or, “This just isn’t the right fit.” Either way, a visit to campus is always worth the trip.

Arrange an official visit through the Admissions office, September 1, 2017 through May 1, 2018, and receive a visit scholarship for the 2018-19 school year. ($500 for in-state students and $1,000 for out-of-state students.)

Individual Visits

Who

Any prospective undergraduate student, high school or transfer, interested in SPU.

What

A campus tour and/or an appointment with your admissions counselor. During the school year, you can request additional options to customize your visit (subject to availability, see details below). Don’t forget to check dates to avoid.

When

Individual visits are available most weekdays, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Note

Nursing, biology, and pre-professional health are our most in-demand programs, and therefore special appointments (e.g., class visit or meeting with faculty) are generally unavailable during peak seasons (February-May). If you are interested in one of these programs, we strongly recommend that you attend one of our on-campus events (SPU Friday or Admitted Student Preview) where faculty-led information sessions and class visits in these programs are offered to visitors.

If you are unable to make one of our scheduled events, we invite you to request an Individual Visit appointment with a current student from the nursing, biology, or pre-professional health programs, or an appointment with an admissions counselor who specializes in that area.

Co-curricular activity (October–May only)

Open to all prospective students.

Dine in our award-winning dining hall, Gwinn Commons, attend a game or theatrical performance, or request to join any of our weekly Campus Ministries worship services:

Chapel(Tuesdays at 11:10 a.m.)features congregational singing, prayer, and a message from a special guest.

Group(Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.) is a contemporary service with almost an hour of continuous music, prayer, art response, and meditation.

Communion(Fridays at 12:30 p.m.) is a contemplative prayer service focused on the celebration of the Eucharist.

Special appointments (October–May only)*

Open to high school juniors, seniors, and transfer students.

Come see SPU in action! With at least two weeks’ notice, you can request up to two special appointments for your customized campus visit. You can meet with a professor, current student, or staff member. You can also request to visit a class for a chance to experience the academic side of SPU life. Please let us know in the comments box when you register if you would like to request a special appointment in addition to a campus tour and/or an appointment with an admissions counselor. Don’t forget to check dates to avoid.

Admitted students, if you received an offer of financial assistance from Seattle Pacific University and would like an admissions counselor to review it with you and answer your questions, please let us know in the comments section of your individual visit registration.

Overnight stay*

Open to high school seniors or transfer students, who are under 21.

With at least two weeks’ notice, you can request a one-night stay with a current student to experience residence hall life. Overnight accommodations for individual visits do not include evening programming, and are not available on weekends.

*These options require at least two weeks advance notice, and are subject to availability.

Transportation

We are unable to offer transportation for individual visits. We recommend using Shuttle Express for convenient transportation to and from Sea-Tac Airport, or your favorite ride share program, such as Uber or Lyft. You can find directions and bus routes to campus on our website.

Admitted Student Preview

Who

High school seniors who have been admitted as freshmen to Seattle Pacific University. Whether you've visited campus before or you've never seen Washington state, we would love to welcome you to the SPU community!

What

A free, overnight, firsthand experience of life at SPU. Attend classes, stay in a residence hall, hear from current SPU students, meet professors in your major of interest, eat in our award-winning dining hall, explore Seattle during an off-campus excursion, and more!

When

Choose the dates that work best for you:April 5–6 or April 19–20

Have you been accepted to SPU?

Congratulations to all students who have been accepted to Seattle Pacific! We’re excited to invite you to Admitted Student Preview in April. This free event is designed for you — to answer your questions and let you get a preview of what life will be like for you as a Falcon. We can't wait to see you here!

SPU Friday

Who

Any undergraduate student, high school or transfer, interested in SPU.

What

This is our most comprehensive visit experience. Visit classes, eat in our dining hall, take a tour, learn about the admissions process, and more!

When

October 6, October 20, January 12, April 27, and May 11.

At every SPU Friday event, you’ll have the opportunity to take a closer look at some of SPU’s most popular academic and co-curricular programs during information sessions, led by SPU faculty and staff. On select dates, additional academic information sessions that highlight other areas of study will be offered. If you are unable to attend a date that features your desired area of study, there will still be opportunities for you to connect with experts in the field of your choice at every event.

Transportation

We are unable to offer transportation for SPU Friday. We recommend using Shuttle Express for convenient transportation to and from Sea-Tac Airport, or your favorite ride share program, such as Uber or Lyft. You can find directions and bus routes to campus on our website.

Falcon Night

Who

Current high school juniors and seniors, or transfer students who are under 21.

What

Live like a Falcon with this official overnight experience! Enjoy an evening on campus with your overnight host by cheering on SPU at an athletic event and connecting with other students in the residence halls. In the morning, you’ll have breakfast in Gwinn Commons and visit a class of your choice. If you would like to attend SPU Friday the following day, please check “join SPU Friday” on your Falcon Night registration form.

When

October 5-6, October 19–20, January 11–12, and April 26–27

Important details

If you plan to attend a Falcon Night event, you must print, sign, and return a waiver form, which will be sent to you prior to your campus arrival. You may return the signed form by emailing it to admissions@spu.edu, or by bringing it with you to check-in.

Transportation

Students who are attending a Falcon Night event may request complimentary one-way or round-trip transportation from Sea-Tac Airport, King Street Station, the Greyhound bus station, or the Seattle ferry terminal to SPU during our designated pick-up and drop-off times (see below). Students must request transportation and select their preferred pick-up and departure times on their Falcon Night registration form at least two weeks before the event. Pick-up and departure times will be confirmed via email prior to the event. Parents or guests may also receive transportation at a cost of $20 each way.

Pick-up times: Thursday 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.

Departure times from SPU: Friday, 11 a.m., 3 p.m., and 4:30 p.m.

Parents

We recognize that you play a huge role in the college decision-making process, and we hope you can join your student. You are welcome to participate in parent-specific sessions during the event. If you are traveling with your student, check out these nearby hotels (residence hall lodging for Falcon Night is only available to students).

Transfer Open House

Who

Prospective transfer students (students who have completed college coursework post high school) who are interested in SPU.

What

Get all your questions about the SPU transfer experience answered. Take a tour, learn about admissions, and interact with current faculty, staff, and transfer students. If you bring your college transcripts, you could also receive an admissions decision* on site!

When

December 11, March 26, and June 18

*This is a provisional general admissions decision dependent on completion of the full application, and does not include direct admission to specific programs.

Group Visits

Who

Groups of prospective high school or transfer students, larger than five but no more than 70, who are interested in SPU.

What

Group visits are tailored to each group, and typically include a campus tour and a presentation by an admissions counselor. Additional options, including lunch in our dining hall, are available during the academic year.

When

Group visits are offered on select dates throughout the year, on a first-come, first-served basis. Please click on “request a group visit” to see available dates.

Note

Due to a high volume of requests, we have already booked all available group visit slots for the remainder of the academic year. If you are interested in being placed on a waitlist, and would like to be contacted in the case of a cancellation, please email Leylani Orozco, Visit and Events Coordinator with your preferred date(s) and time(s) and number of students you would like to bring. Please note that due to space limitations, group visits are limited to a maximum of 70 students.

Group visit guidelines

We look forward to having you on our campus! To ensure that you and your students receive all that Seattle Pacific has to offer, please review the following information and govern yourself accordingly.

Advanced planning

We request at least three weeks’ advance notice when scheduling a visit to Seattle Pacific.

Be sure to reserve bus parking on campus, if needed, when filling out the group visit request form. If parking is not reserved, buses will be required to find street parking during your visit.

We require one chaperone for every 10 students in attendance.

We recommend allotting an extra 30 minutes of travel time in your schedule to allow for traffic.

No less than one week prior to your visit, send a final head count of all students attending. We will use this number to schedule tour guides, as well as secure classroom space. We are unable to accommodate an increase in head count of more than 10 with fewer than one week’s notice.

Inform us in advance if anyone in your group will need special accommodations.

If you need to cancel or reschedule your visit to campus, please give us at least five business days’ notice. If we do not receive proper notice, you may be billed for any costs associated with your scheduled visit.